Photos: New missile systems join Iran Navy

The Iranian Defense Ministry has delivered new naval cruise
missile systems to the Navy in yet another move to boost the nation's defense
capability.

"The systems are capable of spotting and destroying different targets at sea,"
said Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi at the delivery
ceremony of the missile system on Monday.

Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi

General Vahidi pointed out that the systems include launch pads as well as
spotting and missile guiding systems.

All the systems have been fully designed and produced by local experts, the
defense chief further explained.

According to General Vahidi, the deployment of the missile systems along the
country's coastline will not only boost national defense capability, but play a
key role in maintaining regional security and stability as well.

Iran has achieved numerous breakthroughs in the defense sector and reached
self-sufficiency in producing various types of military equipment and systems.

Iranian Navy Commander

Iran announced recently that it is mass producing, and ready to export air
defense systems.

"We can meet all our needs in the air defense sector by relying on domestic
resources," said a top Iranian commander.

"When we [design and] develop weapons, they will be mass produced, and we can
export the surplus to other countries if deemed appropriate," the commander
added.

In the meantime, Iran has announced time and again that its military might poses
no threat, whatsoever, to other countries as Tehran's defense doctrine is based
on deterrence only.